Drinking With The Saints

St. Jude, the Desperado cocktail, and American origins of St. Jude's devotion


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Mike and Alexandra talk about St. Jude and the surprising origins of his devotion, the well-known hospital named after him, and his also-overlooked companion St. Simon. They also mix a cocktail with a very unusual list of ingredients.

St. Jude: October 28th

Drink: The Desperado

2 oz. Patron Añejo tequila

¾ oz. sweet vermouth

½  oz. amontillado sherry

¼ oz. Cynar

1 orange twist for garnish

Pour all ingredients except orange twist into a shaker filled with ice and stir 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with orange.

Mike’s newest book is out! Check out “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained” now!

Don’t miss the Spain and Portugal pilgrimage river cruise with Mike, Alexandra, and Fr. Leo Patalinghug April 22 - May 3, 2023. Get the details at drinkingwiththesaints.com

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